Accounting Clerk Finance - 35 Hours
About the role
TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK FINANCE - 35 Hours
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance or Designate
Summary
With minimal direction the Accounting Clerk performs accounting and clerical duties. He/she works cooperatively with other employees and the public.
Duties
Inputs and retrieves data on the computer relating to invoice payment, general ledger and supplier master lists. Processes invoices by checking calculations, coding, calculating batch totals, sorting invoices and matching invoices to on-line receiving, remittances and supplier statements. Initiates cheque run and processes cheques for distribution. Answers enquiries and relays messages to and from staff and suppliers using telephone, computer, mail, facsimile, or in person. Monitors budgets and outstanding purchase orders. Files and maintains a variety of materials such as invoices, supplier statements and correspondence. Reconciles accounts payable statements. Reconciles bank statements and resolves discrepancies. Processes and reconciles cash receipts and prepares bank deposit. Keyboards and composes a variety of materials including correspondence and memoranda. Participates in special projects as requested by the supervisor. Provides input into stream-lining of accounting procedures. Duplicates, sorts, collates and staples materials. Performs other clerical or emergent duties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Accounting Clerk)
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Completion of a 2 year program (60 credits) equivalent to the CNC Accounting and Finance diploma program Three years of specific experience or three to five years of related experience. Intermediate level bookkeeping skills. Basic knowledge of data base computer functions. Detailed knowledge of office procedures. Detailed knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute or proof of competency in keyboarding skills. Proficient in numeric keypad skills. Knowledge of Business English, punctuation, spelling and Business Math. Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform individually and as part of a team. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively. Ability to work with constant interruptions. Ability to maintain close attention to detail for periods of sustained duration and to meet
deadlines.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, photocopier, telephone, facsimile machine, typewriter, paper shredder, microfiche reader, cheque writers, answering machine, calculator and other office related equipment.
Physical Abilities
Sufficient vision to operate computer Fundamental ability to operate office equipment. Manual dexterity.
How To Apply
If you encounter a problem with the application software, please contact the at Make a Future.
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Accounting Clerk Finance - 35 Hours
About the role
TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK FINANCE - 35 Hours
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance or Designate
Summary
With minimal direction the Accounting Clerk performs accounting and clerical duties. He/she works cooperatively with other employees and the public.
Duties
Inputs and retrieves data on the computer relating to invoice payment, general ledger and supplier master lists. Processes invoices by checking calculations, coding, calculating batch totals, sorting invoices and matching invoices to on-line receiving, remittances and supplier statements. Initiates cheque run and processes cheques for distribution. Answers enquiries and relays messages to and from staff and suppliers using telephone, computer, mail, facsimile, or in person. Monitors budgets and outstanding purchase orders. Files and maintains a variety of materials such as invoices, supplier statements and correspondence. Reconciles accounts payable statements. Reconciles bank statements and resolves discrepancies. Processes and reconciles cash receipts and prepares bank deposit. Keyboards and composes a variety of materials including correspondence and memoranda. Participates in special projects as requested by the supervisor. Provides input into stream-lining of accounting procedures. Duplicates, sorts, collates and staples materials. Performs other clerical or emergent duties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Accounting Clerk)
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Completion of a 2 year program (60 credits) equivalent to the CNC Accounting and Finance diploma program Three years of specific experience or three to five years of related experience. Intermediate level bookkeeping skills. Basic knowledge of data base computer functions. Detailed knowledge of office procedures. Detailed knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute or proof of competency in keyboarding skills. Proficient in numeric keypad skills. Knowledge of Business English, punctuation, spelling and Business Math. Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform individually and as part of a team. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively. Ability to work with constant interruptions. Ability to maintain close attention to detail for periods of sustained duration and to meet
deadlines.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, photocopier, telephone, facsimile machine, typewriter, paper shredder, microfiche reader, cheque writers, answering machine, calculator and other office related equipment.
Physical Abilities
Sufficient vision to operate computer Fundamental ability to operate office equipment. Manual dexterity.
How To Apply
If you encounter a problem with the application software, please contact the at Make a Future.